A judge appointed to a Bengal appellate tribunal has formally offered to resign from their position, citing the burden of a long daily commute as the primary reason. The tribunal was established following a directive from the Supreme Court, which mandated the creation of appellate bodies to hear challenges regarding the deletion of names from official records.

According to reports, the judge has proposed an alternative to resignation: the ability to work from home. It remains unclear whether the judicial authorities will accommodate this request or accept the resignation. The situation highlights ongoing logistical challenges in staffing the tribunals tasked with handling these sensitive administrative appeals. While the Supreme Court’s mandate focused on the necessity of these tribunals to ensure due process for those affected by record deletions, the practical implementation has faced hurdles related to judicial working conditions and location. As of now, there has been no official statement from the court administration regarding whether remote work is a viable option for tribunal judges or if a replacement will be sought should the resignation proceed.